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Photo of The Gables of Fitchburg
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9.2
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26 reviews
9.2
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26 reviews
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It's been absolutely wonderful! Everybody that works there has been amazing from the day. I walked in to tour the place up until today. Everybody there that I've run into is just lovely. I could not...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Residents at The Gables enjoy their spacious apartments in a quaint community with the affordability they deserve.The Gables of Fitchburg is locally owned and offers Assisted Living in the privacy of your own apartment.We offer deluxe studios, one bedrooms, two bedrooms and two bedroom suites...
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8.6
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29 reviews
8.6
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29 reviews
5 star
52%
4 star
21%
3 star
3%
2 star
7%
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The staff is very friendly and helpful. The food is plentiful with different options. Mom has been there now for 2 months and is happy.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Manor on the Hill is an 81 Unit, family owned, Assisted Living Community designed to meet the needs of individuals who are still able to live independently with minimal assistance in their daily activities. Manor on the Hill promotes maximum independence by providing personal care &...
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22 Floor plans available
8.5
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42 reviews
8.5
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42 reviews
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For me the staff and nursing staff in the memory care unit is what made it such a positive experience. My mom had a couple incidents they were right on top of. They take good care of people in memory care. I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Residents of Leominster Crossings enjoy attractive apartments, comfortable community rooms, a lovely outdoor patio and garden and an ever-changing program of social and fitness activities. 24- Hour assistance is personally tailored to each resident's changing needs and is provided by a caring...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of assisted living in Ashby, MA

The average cost of senior living in Ashby is $8,154 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Palmer, MA with an average of $5,749 per month.

Assisted living costs in Ashby, MA, vs. state and national averages

Ashby, MA
$8,154/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Ashby, MA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$8,154/mo
$9,416/mo

Assisted living costs in Ashby, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,056/mo
Studio
$6,659/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,204/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,923/mo

Senior living costs in Ashby vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Ashby, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAshby, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Assisted Living$8,154/mo$7,832/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$9,416/mo$9,730/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$4,747/mo$4,372/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Ashby, MA:$8,154/mo
Massachusetts:$7,832/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Ashby, MA:$9,416/mo
Massachusetts:$9,730/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Ashby, MA:$4,747/mo
Massachusetts:$4,372/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Ashby, MA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Ashby and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Ashby, MA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Ashby have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Ashby, MA$7,517/mo$7,126/mo+5.5%
Massachusetts$7,236/mo$6,741/mo+7.3%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Ashby, MA
2024 average cost:$7,517/mo
2023 average cost:$7,126/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$7,236/mo
2023 average cost:$6,741/mo
Percent change:+7.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Ashby, MA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Ashby.

What families are saying about assisted living in Ashby

Recent reviews for assisted living in Ashby

Bridges by EPOCH at Nashua

5.0
Everyone is amazing. The care given to my mother (85) is beyond anything that we have ever expected!! Her day is filled with activities that the staff make sure she is engaged in. The food is amazing! The field trips make her smile!! So wonderful!!

Corcoran House in Clinton, MA

4.3
The community is always clean. Every time we visit, my mother's apartment is always clean and the bathroom is always clean. Very high marks for cleanliness. Some of the staff is a bit friendlier than others, but they are all great with the residents. The care could be improved for the higher ...
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Manor on the Hill in Leominster, MA

5.0
We don't have any complaints about the building/staff/services. Our experience with Manor on the Hill has been wonderful. They worked with us in the beginning and reassured us this will be her "forever home" We didn't think we'd be able to afford assisted living, but everything worked out for ...
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Ashby review score based on 6,508 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 6508 reviews of 210 Ashby assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ashby review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Ashby review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Ashby, MA210 facilities
8.5
Boston, MA210 facilities
8.5
Quincy, MA210 facilities

Review subcategories for Ashby assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 6,508 reviews of 210 Ashby assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Ashby resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Ashby, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.3
Staff
4.6
4.6
Meals & dining
4.3
4.2
Activities
4.3
4.3
Value for cost*
4.2
4.2
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Ashby assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ashby assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ashby, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Ashby assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Ashby that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ashby, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
52.4%
45.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
26.2%
29.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.5%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94%
93.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.7%
49.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34.7%
26.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.8%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.3%
41.2%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.2%
45.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ashby assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Ashby Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ashby, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.2%
44.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50.1%
28.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
56.8%
35.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11%
11.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ashby assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Ashby partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ashby, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.7%
23.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
63.9%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
56%
32.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.9%
31.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.9%
16.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Ashby assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Ashby communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ashby, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
56.6%
27.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62%
37%
Room service
Room service
49.1%
32.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.4%
15.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ashby assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Ashby offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ashby, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
64%
40.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.5%
27%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.5%
26.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.3%
43.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
65.9%
42.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.8%
45.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.9%
36.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
49.3%
31.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62.1%
33.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.7%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
65.8%
40.9%
Dances
Dances
36.7%
26.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
39.9%
21.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.3%
40%
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State regulations for assisted living in Ashby

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Massachusetts assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Ashby protect seniors.
Learn about Massachusetts assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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